• Year 8 Sample Curriculum

    Buy Year 8 Curriculum Here

    The Year 8 Sample Lessons are provided as an example of what you will find in this course, they do not represent the complete curriculum covered. 

    Children using the My Homeschool Year 8 Curriculum are usually around 13 or 14 years old. 

    The Year 8 schedule of work can be taught over 4 or 5 days. This leaves time for you to pursue individual interests and natural learning.  

    Additional instructions for parents, including a Weekly Planner that both parents and students can use, are provided when you purchase the graded course. A comprehensive Resource List is also provided, making it easy for you to prepare for the semester ahead. Many of our resources are in a PDF format that can be downloaded, printed and read offline but also offer Complementary Links that families may wish to use to further enhance the lessons.

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          Year 8 Sample Timetable

      • English Samples

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          MyHomeschool English 8A and 8B

          New for 2025: Dive into explicit writing instruction to sharpen your skills, enjoy captivating reading practice, and master sentence-level grammar with ease. Expand your vocabulary and perfect your spelling while exploring the beauty of poetry and the richness of literature. Be inspired by picture studies, how stories  come to life through fiction and film, and tickle your funny bone as you learn techniques for writing humour. Whether you're crafting fiction or non-fiction compositions, each lesson is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel your love for learning!

          Scheduled:  8A Semester 1 |  8A Semester 1 | Four lessons per week 

      • Maths Sample

        We do not provide a core maths program at My Homeschool, but we do offer a helpful revision resource -  Alboe 8A. This is done three times per week and it only takes 5 minutes to complete. It is a revision of Year 6 content. 

        Core Maths Program - Purchase Separately

        Since there is no specific program we endorse, we encourage you to research and find a maths curriculum that works best for your child’s needs and your teaching style.

        Maths can become more challenging in high school, and it’s common for parents to feel less confident with advanced concepts. 

        Choose a grade level that matches your child’s ability and one that you feel capable of supporting.

        If  teaching high school maths isn’t your strength, consider an online program or a tutor to fill that gap. Allocate 30–45 minutes per day, four days a week, to your chosen maths curriculum, and work out a schedule that suits your child’s pace. For most, one lesson a day works well, but this may vary depending on the resource and your child’s needs.

        We provide a 50% discount to Maths Online. My Homeschool gets no financial incentive to provide this link. We just know its a good program and it works well for homeschooling. 

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          Alboe 8A
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          This is a math revision resource which has 50 quick lessons that include ‘a little bit of everything’ from the Australian Curriculum’s Year Seven Mathematics syllabus.  Most activities will only take around 5 minutes and are allocated three times per week.

          You will still need to purchase a Core Maths Program.

          Subject: Mathematics


      • Science and Geography Samples

        Science Semester 1: Human Anatomy and Agriculture |  Science Semester 2: Geology, Energy and Chemistry

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          A Blueprint For Life

          Biology and Human Anatomy: Explore the fascinating world of cell structures and dive into the systems that keep the human body functioning. This resource provides a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of life and the intricate workings of the body’s systems. Perfect for curious minds!

          This resource comes with additional video lesson support. 

          Scheduled: Twice weekly.

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          Global Connections: Global Connections: Geography and Trade in Action

          This geography resource introduces your child to trade, environmental impacts, cultural connections, and transportation networks, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic contributions. Through hands-on activities like map creation and current event analysis, they’ll discover the real-world interconnections between people, places, and environments—both in Australia and across the globe.
          Scheduled: Semester 1 - Term 1

      • History and Civics Samples

        Year 8 focuses on the Middle Ages History(Semester One) and Japanese history (Semester Two).

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          Age of Faith

          Plunge into the captivating history of the early Middle Ages with this multidisciplinary resource. Follow the rise of the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empires, the spread of Christianity, the Viking impact on Europe, and the establishment of Islam. Discover the formation of new countries and kingdoms through engaging narratives, notebooking exercises, video suggestions, and Book of Centuries activities. A rich and immersive journey into the past!

          Semester One

          Subjects: English, History & Geography

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          Age of Faith Complementary Links
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          Middle Ages Picture Study
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          A collection of artworks representing events from the Middle Ages up to the 11th Century.

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          Liberties and the Law

          This unit of study is a thoughtful inquiry into the glue that holds our democratic society together. Building on Year 7’s Civil Society but not dependent on it, this is a deeper investigation into the rights and obligations of living in a diverse society. We examine the origins of our legal system, responsibilities and freedoms, and consider indigenous customary law and national identity.